Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
Standardized self-report measure of anxiety severity
Key Facts
Items
21 questions
Format
Self-report questionnaire
Time to Complete
5–10 minutes
Target Population
Adults and adolescents (17+)
Common Symptoms Assessed
Numbness/Tingling
Physical sensations
Feeling Hot
Temperature sensations
Wobbliness in Legs
Motor sensations
Unable to Relax
Tension symptoms
Fear of Worst Happening
Cognitive symptom
Dizzy or Lightheaded
Neurological symptoms
Heart Pounding
Cardiovascular symptoms
Terrified or Afraid
Emotional response
Nervous
General anxiety state
Severity Scale Interpretation
0–7
Minimal Anxiety
8–15
Mild Anxiety
16–25
Moderate Anxiety
26–63
Severe Anxiety
Clinical Applications
Screening
Identify individuals with significant anxiety symptoms
Monitoring
Track changes in anxiety symptoms over time
Treatment Planning
Inform clinical decisions and therapeutic approaches
Outcome Measurement
Evaluate effectiveness of interventions